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Conditions at Cabarita in May
May: Winter Groundswell Brings the Gloss
May marks the real turning point at Cabarita. The average period pushes up to 8.8 seconds and the average swell height remains around 3-4ft (1.1m), but the direction begins to spread. E and ESE each hold around 29-30% of the energy, SE jumps to 21%, and ENE adds 8%. The broadening swell window means a higher chance of real groundswell from the Tasman Sea and Southern Ocean making it to these banks.
Wind quality becomes the highlight. Ideal offshore flow from the SW, WSW, W and WNW now accounts for around 18% of all wind, while S/SSW/SSE winds provide plenty of side-offshore days; the result is an ideal wind score of 57%, one of the best of the year. The persistent summer sea breeze is fading, and the winter pattern of cold fronts and high-pressure systems moving south of Australia is taking over. With water temps at 23.3°C and air temps averaging 20.5°C, May gives you clean, punchy surf without overwhelming crowds.
Average Spot conditions at Cabarita in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cabarita during May. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Cabarita for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cabarita for May. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Cabarita.